COLESLAW WITH STRAWBERRIES

This salad has an Asian-style dressing, which, along with the spinach, complements the sweetness of the strawberries. Be sure to use Napa cabbage, also known as Peking or Chinese cabbage, which has a different flavour and texture than regular green cabbage.

Yield: Serves 8.

COLESLAW WITH STRAWBERRIES

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 4 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 3/4 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped crystallized ginger

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, five-spice, pepper flakes, and garlic until blended.
  2. Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Add dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

102 calories, 7 g fat, 2.8 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate, 1.9 g fibre, 85 mg sodium